Hot Cross Buns

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2/3 c. sugar; 1/2 c. mashed potato flakes; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; about 5 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. milk; 1/2 c. margarine; 3 large eggs; 1 c. dried currants; 3/4 c. golden raisins; 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel; 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

Eats Now Editorial Team · 663 kcal · General

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Hot Cross Buns – a delicious recipe with active dry yeast, sugar, salt, ground nutmeg, flour, milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2 pkg. active dry yeast
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. mashed potato flakes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
about 5 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. margarine
3 large eggs
1 c. dried currants
3/4 c. golden raisins
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar

1
About 4 1/2 hours before serving or early in day: In bowl, combine yeast, sugar, potato flakes, salt, nutmeg and 1 1/2 cups flour.
2
In saucepan, heat milk, margarine and 3/4 cup water until very warm (125u00b0).
3
With mixer at low speed, beat liquid into dry ingredients.
4
At medium, beat 2 minutes.
5
Beat in 2 eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes.
6
Stir in currants, raisins, orange peel and 2 1/2 cups flour.

663

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. active dry yeast, 2/3 c. sugar, 1/2 c. mashed potato flakes, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Hot Cross Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
663 kcal
Category
General

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